Treatment Process

Navigating OrthoMap®

Understanding your treatment process starts here. The key elements of all orthodontic treatment are set out below in 3 simple stages across key categories. As a guide, these are made simple; Mild, Moderate and Complex. Begin by deciding which one applies to you. If you are unsure, simply view “What am I?”, select your chosen category and read about the stages of your treatment process; Dental Problem, Treatment Timeline and Options/Solutions.

The 3 STAGES of your treatment process

Understanding your dental problem

Detailed timeline of stages of treatment

Understanding your dental problem

What causes orthodontic problems?

Orthodontic problems are often inherited however in some cases sucking habits or early loss of baby teeth can encourage problems.
Common orthodontic problems can be categorised as Mild, Moderate and Complex and can be any one or a mix of some of the following; spacing, crowding, overbite, open bite, prominent and underbite. The best person to assess your problem and severity is your orthodontist.

What am I?

Below are images of typical dental problems and their severity. (guideline only)